CVE 201 – STATICS OF RIGID BODIES

PROBLEM SET - PS #3
FBD & EQUILIBRIUM of COPLANAR FORCE SYSTEMS
(Due Date: September 21, 2023)
SEAT NO. ________ Course/Yr/Section: _BSCE-2____…
Surname, Name : ____________________________________________________ Date: September 18, 2023

Instruction/s:
1. In solving the following problems, write and show all pertinent solutions and applicable free-body diagrams (FBDs).
2. All answers must have corresponding solutions. Answers without solutions will not be credited/accepted.
3. Set your calculator to three decimal places. Round-off to three decimal places the final answer.
4. Enclosed final answers in a rectangular box, then,
5. Write your FINAL ANSWERS in the space provided.
6. You may write at the back of the paper for the continuation of the solution.
7. Use black or blue ink ball pen. Do not use PENCIL and RED ball pen. Use correction tape to erase anything.

PROBLEM 01. (2points). Determine the reaction forces at the roller and hinge supports of the beam loaded
as shown. Neglect the weight of the beam.
Final Answer/s: (one point each)

(a). RA = _________________KN,________
(b). RB = _________________KN,________

PROBLEM 02. (3points). The homogeneous 40KN rigid bar ABC is held in position by a horizontal rope
attached to end C. Neglecting friction, determine the tension in the rope and reaction force at points A and B.

Final Answer/s: (one point each)

(a). TC = _________________KN,______
(b). NA = _________________KN,______
(c). NB = _________________KN,______

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 CVE 201 – STATICS OF RIGID BODIES
PROBLEM SET - PS #3
FBD & EQUILIBRIUM of COPLANAR FORCE SYSTEMS
(Due Date: September 21, 2023)
SEAT NO. ________ Course/Yr/Section: _BSCE-2____…
Surname, Name : ____________________________________________________ Date: September 18, 2023

PROBLEM 03. (4points). The rigid bent beam ABC is attached to a pin at C and rests against a roller
support at B. Neglecting the weight of the beam, determine the reaction forces at points B and C caused by
the 150KN load.
Final Answer/s: (one point each)

(a). Rc = _________________KN,______

(b). x = ________________Degrees

(c). NA = _________________KN,______
KN
(d). NB = _________________KN,______

PROBLEM 04. (5points). In the figure shown, determine the value of force F and the reaction force on the hinge
support at point B to maintain equilibrium in the system of forces acting on the bracket.

Final Answer/s: (one point each)

(a). F = __________________N,_______
(b). RBX = _________________N,_______
(c). RBY = _________________N,_______
(d). RB = __________________N,_______
(e). X = ___________________degrees

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 CVE 201 – STATICS OF RIGID BODIES
PROBLEM SET - PS #3
FBD & EQUILIBRIUM of COPLANAR FORCE SYSTEMS
(Due Date: September 21, 2023)
SEAT NO. ________ Course/Yr/Section: _BSCE-2____…
Surname, Name : ____________________________________________________ Date: September 18, 2023

PROBLEM 05. (5points). In the figure, the telephone cable spool

weighs 1500KN & is held at rest on a 40O incline by the horizontal
cable. The cable is wound around the inner hub of the spool &
attached to the support at B. Assume that G, the center of gravity of
the spool, is located at the center of the spool. Find all forces acting on
the spool.
Final Answer/s: (one point each)

(a). TB = __________________KN,_______

(b). NA = __________________KN,_______

(c). FA = __________________KN,_______

PROBLEM 06. (5points). A machine operator produces the tension T in the control rod by applying the force
P to the foot pedal. Determine the largest P if the magnitude of the pin reaction at B is limited to 1.8KN.
Neglect the mass of the mechanism.

Final Answer/s: (one point each)

(a). RX = __________________KN,_______
(b). RY = __________________KN,_______
(c). XR = _____________Degrees
(d). P = ___________________KN,_______
(e). T = ___________________KN,_______

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